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Rs 5.5 lakhs from Taj Palace Hotel, 1.6 crores from Rishabh Pant: How a conman ‘ex-cricketer’ duped money by posing as IPS officer

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Rs 5.5 lakhs from Taj Palace Hotel, 1.6 crores from Rishabh Pant: How a conman ‘ex-cricketer’ duped money by posing as IPS officer

The Delhi Police arrested a 25-year-old former cricketer Mrinank Singh on Monday (December 25) for allegedly defrauding multiple luxury hotels, including the Taj Palace, of lakhs of rupees. The accused, defrauded the Taj Palace in Delhi of Rs 5.5 lakh in July 2022. He also cheated cricketer Rishabh Pant of Rs 1.6 crore between the years 2020-2021.

Mrinank Singh claimed to have played for the Haryana Under-19 team and the Mumbai Indians in the India Premier League (IPL). Singh, according to police, used to cheat luxury hotels by posing as Karnataka’s Additional Director General of Police, Alok Kumar. According to Mohali senior superintendent of police (SSP) Sandeep Garg, Mrinank along with his accomplice was arrested from a club in Panchkula. The identity of the aide has not yet been revealed.

In the recent case, Vijay Singh, a Jalandhar-based travel agent, alleged that the accused, posing as an assistant director general of police, had domestic air tickets and hotel rooms booked for 5.78 lakh. Later, he visited him in Mohali, where he borrowed 50,000 rupees and promised to return it in 15 minutes. Accused Mrinank, however, escaped without returning the money.

How Mrinank Singh duped hotels

According to a complaint filed by the Taj Palace at the Chanakyapuri Police Station in Delhi in July 2022, Mrinank Singh stayed at the hotel for a week in July last year and left without paying his bill of Rs 5,53,362. When asked to pay the bill, Mrinank Singh said that Adidas, who he claimed was his sponsor, would do so.

The hotel staff proceeded to give Mrinank Singh the hotel’s bank details, and he gave them a transaction ID indicating that a payment of Rs 2 lakh had been processed. However, the hotel’s system did not record the transaction.

Mrinank and his manager, Gagan Singh, were called, and the conman informed the hotel personnel that he would send his driver to pay the outstanding amount. However, he did not make the payment, following this, a complaint was lodged against him. 

Police issued a notice to Mrinank’s address during the investigation, but he could not be traced there either. Singh’s father informed the police that he and his family had disowned and expelled Mrinank Singh from their properties since they had no control over him. The authorities were unable to track Mrinank’s whereabouts since he frequently changed it, and his phone was switched off.

The police subsequently issued a non-bailable warrant against Mrinank Singh and a lookout circular was also issued to arrest him in case he tries to flee the country. Mrinank Singh was stopped by Immigration police at Delhi’s IGI Airport on December 25 while attempting to board a flight to Hong Kong.

Mrinank Singh posed as Karnataka ADGP to evade arrest

Mrinank Singh attempted to dupe the immigration authorities during his detention at the IGI Airport. He called senior police officials, posing as Alok Kumar, ADGP Karnataka, and asked for assistance in helping his son Mrinank Singh, who had been “illegally detained” at the IGI Airport. The accused, however, was turned over to the Delhi Police by immigration officers.

Mrinank Singh continually tried to deceive authorities during interrogation, claiming that his “father,” Ashok Kumar Singh, was also an international cricket player who played for the Indian cricket team from the 1980s to the late 1990s. Mrinank Singh reportedly told police that his “father” was a manager for Air India and was posted at IGI Airport.

During the questioning, conman Mrinank Singh admitted to defrauding several luxury resorts and hotels of lakhs of rupees while posing as the Karnataka ADGP. He would also claim to be a player of the Mumbai Indians from 2014 to 2018 and use it to leave hotels without paying the bills. Mrinank Singh’s targets, according to the police, included hotels, bars, restaurants, young girls, cab drivers, small eating outlets, etc.

How Mrinank Singh duped Rishabh Pant of Rs 1.6 crore

Mrinank approached Pant and his manager, Puneet Solanki, in January 2021, claiming to be in the business of buying and selling luxury watches, bags, and jewelry. He claimed to have sold the products to several other cricketers as well.

Pant believed his lies and gave the accused a luxury watch and a few other jewelry items to resell. In return, the accused gave him a 1,63,00,000 cheque in February 2021, which eventually bounced when Pant tried to cash it in.

Objectionable videos of young women, drugs, and obsession with luxury lifestyle

Upon checking the accused Mrinank Singh’s phone, police found that he had known several young female models and had multiple videos and pictures of them, including some that the police described as “highly objectionable.” The police said that by pretending to be an IPL player, Singh used to befriend models and young girls.

Mrinank Singh, according to police, had an obsession with living a luxury lifestyle that included staying in five-star hotels, partying with models and taking photos with them, and flying abroad with his girlfriends. Furthermore, the contents of his phone proved that he used to buy and consume drugs regularly.

Mahadev betting scam: Saurabh Chandrakar under house arrest in Dubai, diplomatic channels activated to facilitate deportation

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Mahadev betting scam: Saurabh Chandrakar under house arrest in Dubai, diplomatic channels activated to facilitate deportation

On Wednesday (27th December), authorities in Dubai reportedly detained Sourabh Chandrakar, the key accused in the Mahadev betting scam case. Chandrakar has been reportedly put under house arrest.

Another prime accused Ravi Uppal has been put in jail. Agencies are working through diplomatic channels to get the accused deported. Reports quoting sources claim that the ED has been informed of Chandrakar’s location in Dubai.

The Enforcement Directorate may reportedly file a new charge sheet in the case. ED is also expected to file a supplementary charge sheet in the case against two people arrested in November from Chhattisgarh including Asim Das, who allegedly couriered cash, and Bheem Yadav, a police constable.

In its first charge sheet, the ED had named Chandrakar and Uppal along with some others. The agency had quoted the statement of Dilip Chandrakar, uncle of Sourabh Chandrakar. As per the statement, before Sourabh went to Dubai in 2019 and ran a juice shop called ‘juice factory’ along with his brother in Bhillai town of Chhattisgarh.

As per the charge sheet, Sourabh got married in a lavish wedding at Ras Al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates in February 2023. A whopping Rs 200 crore of cash was spent, private jets were hired to get his relatives from India and celebrities were paid to perform.

About a week ago, Ravi Uppal was detained in Dubai on a red notice issued by Interpol at the behest of ED. Another prime suspect, Deepak Nepali was arrested from Chhattisgarh’s Durg district.

Nepali’s arrested was carried out by the Durg Crime Branch and Vaishali Nagar Police. He was reportedly directly involved in procuring fake IDs for the betting racket. Nepali was absconding for a year.

Nepali was caught when he was trying to jump off the terrace. At least 13 criminal cases are registered against him for loot, abduction, illegal betting and petty crimes.

‘We will be glad to see our friend in Russia’: President Putin invites PM Modi to visit Moscow in 2024

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‘We will be glad to see our friend in Russia’: President Putin invites PM Modi to visit Moscow in 2024

President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year.

“We will be glad to see our friend, Prime Minister Modi in Russia,” Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Kremlin on Wednesday.

During PM Modi’s visit, “We will be able to discuss all the relevant, current issues and talk to the prospects of the Russian and Indian relationship,” Putin added.

Jaishankar also met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

During a joint media appearance, Jaishankar expressed confidence that Prime Minister Modi and President Putin would meet for their annual summit next year, highlighting the frequent contact between the two leaders.

The summit between the Indian Prime Minister and the Russian President is a key institutional dialogue mechanism in their strategic partnership, with 21 annual summits having taken place alternately in India and Russia.

The most recent summit occurred in New Delhi in December 2021.

Putin mentioned the growing trade turnover between Russia and India, attributing it to increases in crude oil and high technology areas. He noted the steady and higher growth rate in trade turnover for the second consecutive year.

Jaishankar is on a five-day Russia visit from December 25 to 29 as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar met Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and held discussions on a wide range of global issues including the Indo-Pacific, the Ukraine conflict as well as Gaza.

The meeting resulted in the signing of significant agreements related to the construction of power-generating units at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

The two leaders also discussed progress in economic cooperation, connectivity efforts, military-technical cooperation and people-to-people exchange. Jaishankar noted that ties between India and Russia reflect geopolitical realities, strategic convergence and mutual benefit.

In a post shared on X, Jaishankar stated, “A wide ranging and useful meeting with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia. As strategic partners, discussed the international situation and contemporary issues. Exchanged views on Indo-Pacific, the Ukraine conflict, the Gaza situation, Afghanistan and Central Asia, BRICS, SCO, G20 and the UN. Noted the progress in our economic cooperation, energy trade, connectivity efforts, military-technical cooperation and people to people exchanges. Signed Protocol on Consultations for the period 2024-28. India-Russia relations reflect geopolitical realities, strategic convergence and mutual benefit.”

After the meeting, Jaishankar and Lavrov held a joint press conference.

Jaishankar appreciated the India-Russia trade, which is at an all-time high. He said that the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union will resume in January next year.

The Eurasian Economic Union is an economic union of five post-Soviet states located in Eurasia.

Despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the relationship between India and Russia has remained robust. India has refrained from explicitly condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, emphasising the importance of resolving the crisis through diplomatic means and dialogue.

This stance underscores India’s commitment to maintaining bilateral ties with Russia, even amid international concerns over the invasion.

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Complaint against Ranbir Kapoor after video goes viral showing ‘Animal’ actor pour liquor over cake while saying ‘Jai Mata Di’

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Complaint against Ranbir Kapoor after video goes viral showing ‘Animal’ actor pour liquor over cake while saying ‘Jai Mata Di’

A complaint has been filed against Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor in the Ghatkopar Police Station for allegedly hurting religious sentiments over a viral video while celebrating Christmas.

The complaint has been filed by Bombay High Court’s advocates Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra in which they have demanded to register a case under sections 295A, 298,500 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

However, the police have not yet registered any FIR in the matter.

In the viral video, wine and liquor are poured over a cake and then Ranbir Kapoor sets it on fire saying, ‘Jai Mata Di’. The rest of the family members also chanted the same.

According to the complaint, the fire god is invoked in Hinduism before invoking other deities, but Ranbir Kapoor and his family members deliberately used intoxicants while celebrating Christmas and chanted “Jai Mata Di”.

The video has been made and circulated to insult the religious sentiments of the complainants, it alleged. (ANI)

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As goons attack shops over ‘smaller Kannada fonts’ on signboards in Bengaluru, here is how Karnataka Congress leaders have been fanning the language divide to enable it

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As goons attack shops over ‘smaller Kannada fonts’ on signboards in Bengaluru, here is how Karnataka Congress leaders have been fanning the language divide to enable it

Tensions have been escalating in Karnataka particularly Bengaluru after several outfits carried out violent protests over the language row. Members of pro-Kannada activist group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike stormed the streets in Bengaluru on 27th December (Wednesday). 

As per reports, the protestors pelted stones and vandalised and defaced the properties of several business establishments after accusing them of not using or boldly highlighting the mandated percentage of Kannada language in their signboards.  

Conspicuously, the goons displaying violent linguistic chauvinism gained strength from the fact that the administration and ruling party leaders had made statements fanning the language divide. Two days ago, the BBMP order made it mandatory to display signage covering 60% of space with content in the Kannada language while the rest 40% could be in English. And Karnataka Rakshana Vedike is demanding immediate implementation of this rule. They even attacked establishments having separate English and Kannada signboards, demanding that all signboards must have Kannada occupying at least 60% space.

The today’s vandalism comes after repeated comments of ruling Congress leaders, both before and after the elections, calling for wider use of Kannada in the state.

Earlier on 17th October, Karnataka CM and Congress stalwart Siddaramaiah asserted that everyone living in Karnataka should learn to speak Kannada. He said, “We are all Kannadigas, people speaking different languages have settled in Kannada land since the unification of Karnataka. Everyone living in Karnataka should learn to speak Kannada.”

He argued that in some parts, other language speakers didn’t learn or speak anything in Kannada for which he blamed the negligence and generosity of Kannadigas that allowed it.    

He demanded that Kannadigas should ask non-Kannada speakers to learn their language instead of themselves learning other languages. 

He added, “Instead of Kannadigas teaching our language to others, we are learning their language first. In some parts of the state, the diaspora does not speak Kannada at all. This is happening because of the generosity of the Kannadigas.”

The Chief Minister noted that although Kannada had been the official language for many years, negligence might have been the main reason behind the non-implementation of Kannada in the administration. He stressed that while one should respect other languages, one should not forget their own language. 

In May this year, just before the Assemby elections, Congress and other opposition leaders spread mass hysteria that ‘outside’ companies (non-Karnataka-based) will trample the local businesses, which could lead to ‘cultural, political, lingual, and economic subjugation’. 

The Congress party and its ecosystem which was also assisted by JDS back then, used the Amul-Nandini controversy to whip up regionalism and linguistic chauvinism by framing non-Kanadigas as outsiders, potential usurpers and cultural imperalists. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah even appealed to the Kannadigas to boycott the Amul brand as it was not based in the state.

While speaking about the matter, he had said, “In addition to language treason by the imposition of Hindi and land treason by trespassing within the state borders, now the BJP government is going to betray the farmers by shutting down Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which is the livelihood of millions of dairy farming families in the country.”

Congress leader DK Shivakumar suggested a larger conspiracy in the entry of Amul into the Karnataka market. The controversy fueled sub-regionalism and stroked langague and culture war. An escalated langauge war also erupted after the prominent opposition leaders from Congress went after labels on FMCG products particularly Dahi.  

Additionally, on the counting day for assembly elections, Congress CM candidate Siddaramaiah had reprimanded journalists for using Hindi. Responding to media queries, he dragged the language divide, refused to answer questions in Hindi, and asked reporters to either use English or Kannada.

In April 2022, in a controversial response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s opinion that Hindi could be looked at as an alternative to English, the Congress leader had asserted that Hindi is not India’s national language and he will never let it happen. He alleged that it was an agenda of unleashing “cultural terrorism” against non-Hindi-speaking states.

He had demanded, “It is time for the BJP to understand that more linguistic and cultural autonomy should be given to states.” 

The language war stroked in the guise of so-called Hindi imposition and protection of interests of Karnataka had led to mainstreaminging rabid lingiustic chauvinist groups like Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) which has been working in tandem with Congress party on host of issues for years. Reportedly, it is the KRV that led today’s violent protests across the city coercing shopkeepers and vendors to make an immediate transition and using Kannada on their signboards.

During the Amul-Nandini fiasco, joining and supporting the then opposition party Congress’ narrative and call, Members of the ‘Kannada Rakshana Vedike’ had also hit the streets and staged protests against Amul while furthering its agenda of linguistic chauvinism and Hindi-imposition rhetoric.  

During the Cauvery water dispute this year, organisations like KRV meet Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to extend their support. They also called a bandh over the issue.

Incidentally, just like the anti-farm law protest in New Delhi after the Centre passed three agriculture laws, the Karnataka Congress worked in tandem with outfits like KRV and staged violent protest against two amendments to the Karnataka Land Reforms (KLR) Act and the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act passed by the BS Yediyurappa government in 2020. 

Meanwhile, for several years, T-shirts with slogans like, “Hindi Gotthilla Hogo. Naavu Kannadigaru, Naavu Dravidaru” (We don’t know Hindi, go away. We are Kannadigas, we are Dravidians), have been allowed to go mainstream on social media platforms regularly. Similar campaigns have also been running in Tamil Nadu. 

A similar hashtag #ServeInMyLanguage had demanded that government services should be made available in Kannada for Kannada-speaking people. 

These hashtags started by the Kannada Grahakara Koota fan language divide and have been followed by groups like Karnataka Rakshana Vedike that hit the streets on to protest to fight against the so-called imposition of Hindi. Incidentally, these outfits have been on the same page with the Congress party in the state and vice-versa, emboldening them. 

Union Cabinet approves 6-lane extra dosed cable-stayed bridge on river Ganga between Digha and Sonepur in Bihar

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Union Cabinet approves 6-lane extra dosed cable-stayed bridge on river Ganga between Digha and Sonepur in Bihar

Union Cabinet approves 6-lane bridge on river Ganga between Digha and Sonepur in Bihar

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday has approved the construction of a 4.56 km long, 6-lane bridge on river Ganga, connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar.

The total cost of the project is Rs 3,064.45 crore.

The work is targeted to be completed in 42 months from the appointed date.

As per the government, the major impact of the project includes faster commute and better connectivity between the north and south ports of Bihar and will promote the socio-economic growth of the entire region.

The project is expected to generate direct employment for skilled and unskilled workers.

Union minister Anurag Thakur during the cabinet briefing, said that Bihar was, is and will remain a priority for the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Bihar has great potential and PM Modi has always given various big projects for the development of the state. Bihar was, is and will remain a priority for the Modi government,” Thakur said.

The Bridge will connect two Districts namely Patna at Digha on the south side and Saran on the north side across River Ganga, Bihar.

The government has declared the stretch “the Highway starting from its junction with NH-139 near Patna (AIIMS) connecting Bakarpur, Manikpur, Sahebganj, Areraj and terminating at its junction with NH- 727 near Bettiah in the State of Bihar” as NH-139(W) vide Gazette Notification dated 8th July 2021.

The work is to be implemented in EPC mode with the use latest technology like 5D-Building Information Modelling (BIM), Bridge Health Monitoring System (BHMS), and monthly drone mapping to ensure quality of construction and operations, as per the government.

Digha (situated at Patna and the south bank of the Ganga River) and Sonepur (north bank of the Ganga River in Saran District) are presently connected by a rail cum road bridge for the movement of light vehicles only. Therefore, the present road cannot be used for the transport of goods and commodities which is a major economic blockade. The constraint will be removed by providing this bridge, between Digha and Sonepur and; goods and commodities can be transported once the bridge is constructed, unleashing the economic potential of the region.

This bridge will provide direct connectivity from Patna to the Golden Quadrilateral Corridor via NH-139 at Aurangabad and Sonepur (NH-31), Chhapra, Motihari (East-West corridor old NH-27), Bettiah (NH-727) in the northern side of Bihar. This Project is a part of the Buddha circuit. It provides better connectivity to the Buddha Stupa at Vaishali and Keshariya. Also, NH-139W provides connectivity to the very famous Areraj Someshwar Nath Temple and the proposed Viraat Ramayan Mandir (the largest religious monument in the world) at Kesariya in the East Champaran District.

This project is falling in Patna and will provide better connectivity to north Bihar and the south part of the state through the state capital. The Bridge will make the movement of vehicles faster and easier resulting in the overall development of the region. The Economic analysis results have shown an EIRR of 17.6 per cent in the base case and 13.1 per cent in the worst case which may be attributed to the savings in distance and time travelled.

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Rajasthan CM fulfils party’s poll promise, slashes down Ujjwala gas cylinder prices to Rs 450

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Rajasthan CM fulfils party’s poll promise, slashes down Ujjwala gas cylinder prices to Rs 450

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma of Rajasthan declared a reduction in the price of Ujjwala gas cylinders, bringing the cost down to Rs 450 in the state. Emphasizing alignment with the BJP’s Sankalp Patra (manifesto), he highlighted that the revised pricing reflects the government’s commitment. Previously set at Rs 500, the BJP-led administration has successfully implemented a reduction of Rs 50 in gas cylinder prices.

In the ‘vision document,’ the BJP pledged a subsidy of Rs 450 per LPG cylinder for beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme, along with the commitment to create 2.5 lakh government jobs.

The party, staging a comeback by triumphing over the Congress, also committed to investigating paper leaks and other alleged scams during the Congress government’s tenure.

The BJP’s leader, JP Nadda, announced plans to establish a ‘Mahila thana’ in each district, introduce a ‘Mahila desk’ in every police station, and deploy an anti-Romeo squad in every city. Additionally, he declared the initiation of a savings bond amounting to Rs 2 lakh for the birth of a girl child and the implementation of a compensation policy for farmers whose land underwent auction.

In April, the preceding Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot declared that households enrolled in the Ujjwala scheme would receive 12 LPG cylinders annually for Rs 500 each. Approximately 76 lakh families below the poverty line enjoyed the benefits of subsidized rates under this initiative.

Ram Mandir inauguration: Ayodhya Dham Railway Station undergoes a significant transformation with state-of-the-art facilities

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Ram Mandir inauguration: Ayodhya Dham Railway Station undergoes a significant transformation with state-of-the-art facilities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate ‘Ayodhya Dham,’ a railway station with cutting-edge facilities, on December 30. While the station’s development is planned to occur in three phases, the first phase has been fully completed ahead of its inauguration, according to an official statement from the government of UP on Wednesday.

What distinguishes this station is its meticulously planned development, which outperforms even airport facilities in terms of quality and convenience. Infant care, a sick room, a tourist information centre, a fire exit, and the country’s largest concourse are all available at the railway station, added the statement.

Ayodhya Dham Railway Station boasts a range of facilities that go beyond typical railway stations, surpassing even airport standards. Notably, the Infant Care Room occupies a prominent position, providing medical attention to infants of passengers. In the event of an injury or illness during the journey, a dedicated sick room at the station is available for first aid and medical assistance.

The station also features a Passenger Facilities Desk and Tourist Information Centre, providing passengers with comprehensive information about spiritual and tourist destinations in the area, including the Shri Ram Temple, along with convenient means of access. These facilities are situated on the ground floor, and the entire complex follows a G+2 model (ground plus middle and first floor).

In addition to these distinctive amenities, Ayodhya Dham provides standard facilities found in newly developed stations, such as cloakrooms, a food plaza, waiting halls, staircases, escalators, lifts, and toilets. All floors are connected to fire exits, ensuring a safe evacuation route in the event of any unforeseen situations.

The middle floor of Ayodhya Dham station accommodates various facilities, including retiring rooms, a ladies dormitory, AC retiring rooms, a gents dormitory, staircases, lodging rooms for relieving staff, and dedicated spaces for the station master and women employees.

At the same time, the country’s largest concourse setup will be on the first floor. This process is to be completed in 3 phases and the work of the first phase has been completed. Once all three phases are finalized, the concourse will span an impressive 7200 square meters.

The first floor will also feature additional facilities such as a food plaza, waiting hall, toilets, drinking water stations, escalators, lifts, staff rooms, shops, waiting rooms, and an entry footbridge. Furthermore, the station has taken into consideration the needs of individuals with disabilities by incorporating specially designed toilets.

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Dua Lipa in India: British-Albanian singer visits Rajasthan, Delhi with family and friends, shares beautiful images on social media

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Dua Lipa in India: British-Albanian singer visits Rajasthan, Delhi with family and friends, shares beautiful images on social media

India has long been a popular travel destination, drawing visitors from around the world for an incredible experience. Interestingly, its standing as one of the favourite tourist attractions keeps growing with time. Many foreigners including famous individuals like Hugh Jackman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julia Roberts, Will Smith and others frequently visit the country to experience its natural beauty, cuisine and culture among other things. Now, English and Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa who has been vacationing here with her family is the newest addition to the long list of celebrities.

“Happy Holidays from me to you. Sending love light health and happiness for the year ahead,” wrote the ‘Levitating’ hit-maker on 24th December with a heart emoticon as she posted a bunch of photos on Instagram while travelling in Rajasthan. She appeared to be having a wonderful time while admiring the state’s natural splendour and cultural nuisances. In the first photo, she posed in her bed in a blue shirt and striped pants while an exquisite artwork of Radha-Krishna adorned the background wall.

The following image showed the ‘One Kiss’ singer standing close to a desk while donning a crimson and golden dress. She also uploaded a snap of a group of women huddled up close to a building. The subsequent photograph featured her posing in black attire. Furthermore, she shared a slightly grainy picture of herself wearing a dark pair of sunglasses, a golden top and a leather jacket. The next one displayed her posing with her friends and then a close selfie of her face. Along with the stunning shots of the iconic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, she also published another image of herself seated in a car wearing jeans, a white shirt and a bright red jacket.

After she pleasantly surprised her fans with the photographs from Rajasthan, her father Dukagjin Lipa took to the social media app and shared pictures from their amazing trip. He stated, “Jodhpur was captivating. Celebrating beautiful customs, beautifully preserved crafts, beautiful colours and beautiful people,” with folded hands and the Hindu symbol of ‘Om.’ He also tagged the luxury car brand Porsche and remarked, “This is the best form of transport,” and added auto-rikshaw emojis with the hashtag ‘tuk-tuk’ which is a popular three-wheeled motorized vehicle used as a taxi in the country. He also posted a series of photographs with his daughter and the rest of their family including them riding in an autorickshaw and a snap of a temple.

Dukagjin Lipa also uploaded pictures from their visit to Humayun’s Tomb and Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi and mentioned, “The Indian journey starts at New Delhi, India.” The family was clicked with their heads covered with saffron clothes inside the Gurdwara beside their picture outside the tomb.

Notably, the well-known artist has been enjoying every minute of her vacation with no knowledge of her identity held by Indians. This blessing in disguise has allowed her to walk around freely, unlike when hordes of people congregate around any recognized face whenever they are noticed outside. However, she didn’t have to encounter any such issues and has been moving around with her family and friends without any problems. A clip showed her meandering casually around a marketplace while going undetected by the general population despite being a worldwide celebrity.

The popular star was last seen in India as she made her debut performance in the country back in November 2019 when she commented, “At the Ganesh Temple in Jaipur. A lady outside the temple helped me and taught me how to put on my sari before I entered. We joined in with the locals and offered sweet treats to the Gods and the people inside.” 

Dua Lipa visited a Ganesh temple in Jaipur in 2019. (Source: The Times of India)

The three-time Grammy Award winner has already celebrated Christmas in India this year and presumably is going to welcome the new year in the country as well.

UP: Riyaz among 4 arrested for raping a Dalit woman in Barabanki

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UP: Riyaz among 4 arrested for raping a Dalit woman in Barabanki

On Monday (December 25), a Dalit woman was raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district by the accused identified as Mughal-e-Azam alias Riyaz and his accomplices. The matter pertains to Dewa Police Station precinct and a case has been registered against accused Riyaz and his three unidentified accomplices based on a complaint lodged by the victim’s father with surname Rawat on Tuesday (December 26).

The complainant is a resident of Sidwaahi village in Dewa police station area in Barabanki. According to the FIR copy obtained by OpIndia, the victim’s father stated that his daughter had an altercation with the woman in her in-laws’ family on December 25 at around 9 p.m., after which she became enraged leaving her house and walked towards the road outside the Sidwaahi village. However, once her anger subsided, she decided to return home. While she was returning home, accused Mughal-e-Azam alias Riyaz, a Dewa resident, and his three accomplices arrived in a white car abducted the woman and held her captive in a building near the Dewa BSNL Tower. Following that, the accused raped the victim one by one.

Following this, the victim woman managed to call her father on the phone at 1:30 a.m. and inform him about the incident. The victim’s brother then dialled 112 to call the police. However, by the time the police arrived, the perpetrators had fled. The victim’s father filed a complaint with Dewa Police Station on Tuesday. The police filed a case against the four accused based on the complaint under sections 376 (rape), 342 (wrongful confinement), and 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act.

Meanwhile, Additional Superintendent of Police (North), Barabanki C.N. Sinha informed that the main accused in the matter Riyaz was arrested. During questioning, the accused revealed the identities of his accomplices, who have been identified as Bhoore, Shabbu, and Ismailuddin.

According to Sinha, the police examined the CCTV footage and also found evidence against the perpetrators. Following that, the other three accused were also apprehended. He also stated that the victim’s medical examination is being conducted adding that further action is being taken in the case.

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